Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reminder

September 10, 2025

The University partners with ComPsych to deliver EAP services to all UA employees.

Reminder: FSA run-out period ending September 30

September 10, 2025

If you had a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) last year, you have until September 30, 2025, to submit expenses against your FSA account(s) as long as those expenses were incurred during the plan year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).

Confirm your contact information in UAOnline

September 09, 2025

Confirm your contact information in UAOnline to be sure you are receiving all pertinent benefit information to the correct address.

Health Savings Account (HSA) Webinars with Bank of America

September 09, 2025

Attend the upcoming webinars on the Health Savings Account (HSA) presented by Bank of America to understand how your HSA could be used to set you up for financial success in the future.

Understanding the University's Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Program

September 09, 2025

Join us as we outline the Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Program offered to all University employees - including temporary and student employees. The 403(b) Retirement Program is your opportunity to contribute additional funds to your retirement and pay yourself first.

Life events can be complex but UA Benefits is here to help

September 09, 2025

If you are going through a life event, the administrative paperwork can be daunting. Whatever life brings to you, the UA Benefits team is here to help you navigate your employer sponsored benefits.

State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) Outage

September 09, 2025

The State of Alaska's Department of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) is currently experiencing an outage. Read this article to learn more.

Update your HSA, 403(b), and 457(b) at any time

September 09, 2025

Did you know that you can start, stop, or change your Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary 403(b), and voluntary 457(b) contributions at any time? Read this article to learn more!

Cybersecurity Reminder - Do not share usernames and passwords

September 09, 2025

Usernames and passwords are unique to you and should not be shared with anyone - including any other third party vendors.

COBRA Vendor Update

September 09, 2025

COBRA continuation coverage is offered to separating employees and dependents who experience certain life events. COBRA allows these beneficiaries to continue the coverage they had on a UA Choice Plan when they are no longer eligible as an employee or dependent. In September, our COBRA vendor will have a new portal for those electing COBRA coverage. Training and communication will be provided directly from our COBRA vendor. Read this article for more details.